Simulation

Simulations are common on the Internet. Educational simulations are mainly in the form of Java applets. Simulations don't need a lot of prediction of interaction between student and computer. Student gets only basic explanation how to use simulation. Based on this simple manuals student alone or in group changes variables and parameters of simulation, check hypotheses and sees effect of its actions on the model.

Simulations are used because they are cheap and accessible to large amount of individuals. They can be run at school or at home for learning or research. They are simply most cost efficient way to try something what would otherwise be too expensive, dangerous, too slow or  too fast.

See also:  Simulations

Examples of computer simulations: